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About the Author

Mr. Charlie Harary, Esq. is a prolific speaker who has traveled all over the country and abroad speaking for organizations, schools, universities and institutions on a variety of topics and to audiences of various sizes and affiliations. He has created dozens of videos that have received worldwide attention reaching hundreds of thousands of people in over 15 countries.

Mr. Harary is the CEO of H3 Capital LLC, a private equity company based in New York.

Prior to H3 Capital, Mr. Harary was the First Vice President of Residential Operations and Legal Counsel of RXR Realty, a multi-billion dollar Real Estate Company based in New York. Prior to RXR, Mr. Harary was an associate in Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Davis Polk & Wardwell. He received his J.D. from Columbia Law School where he was awarded the James Kent Scholar and the Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.

Mr. Harary is an Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Syms School of Business in Yeshiva University. He is also a Senior Lecturer for the Orthodox Union, Aish Hatorah and NCSY.

In addition, he is an active community leader. He is the founder and president of Milvado Inc., an organization that develops innovative methods to teach spirituality in relevant and modern ways. He is a member of the Executive Board of the OU as well as the Founding Chairman of its Young Leadership Cabinet. He is also a member of the Conference of Young Jewish Presidents.

brilliant speaker, i love listening, you give the message over so well, and so interesting to listen to

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Anonymous,
May 27, 2014 11:47 AM

Wonderful. What a inspiration

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Kathy,
May 14, 2013 8:49 PM

Interesting thoughts

Interesting... but what about the golden calf? That came after the Israelites expressed their determination to do whatever God asked - if only they could hear it from Moses, and not the voice of God. And the golden calf was certainly not the end of idolatry and rebellion. I don't think it was about Israel becoming great, but a Great and loving Lord who was and is willing to forgive those who will repent, realizing their need for salvation that comes from outside themselves.

Mati,
May 29, 2014 7:33 PM

It was about both

People think that all of Israel failed at Sinai with the golden calf. However, almost all the people DIDN'T sin at the golden calf. The idolatry both at Sinai and after were the darkness in R. Harary's example, and the re-alignments with HaShem and His Torah (learning) are the lightnings of light ... moments to achieve and grow in spirituality. We are going fall because we are human. But we must brush the dirt off our clothes and continue on the Path of Torah. It is then, that we cause our "sins to become as gold" to HaShem. When we say, "I fell and I give up because the Path is too hard for me to continue," this is when our sins are not made into gold and we fail G-d, and more importantly ourself.

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Galina,
May 14, 2013 3:23 PM

SO WELL DONE, BRAVO.

VERY INSPARATIONAL! THANKS.

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Leah,
May 13, 2013 11:56 PM

Gevaldig!

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Yaakov Lev,
May 6, 2013 10:30 PM

Well done..

Nice piece to share with teens. Older folks might have a problem with the pace, but kids will stay with him easily.

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Elisheba,
May 2, 2013 3:58 PM

Thank you, Charlie

Happy Shavuot to you all! :)

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ed walls,
April 27, 2013 12:39 AM

the light

charlie you always give us light bless you

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ben,
April 5, 2013 1:13 PM

unbelievable

massive godol

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Yael,
March 30, 2013 8:42 PM

Thank you

Charlie

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Lydia Barrows,
March 24, 2013 3:49 PM

Inspiring message from Shavuot

Thank you! I feel inspired and uplifted!

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Anonymous,
May 29, 2012 3:57 PM

You are truly an inspiration to Klal..May you be blessed to continue to inspire all of us.!!!

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Anonymous,
May 26, 2012 2:29 PM

Wonderful!

Love you, Charlie I think what I like best is you always give me hope .

You tell the truth in a few minutes.
I think: "He is totally right."
And again and again and again.
And then comes the moment - we- face to face with Hashem. "And He is smiling at you!"
Why do I have tears in my eyes? -

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Abdi M Adam,
May 22, 2012 10:54 AM

No word sir!

İ like it and İ will use it.

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Svetlana,
May 21, 2012 5:25 AM

Thank you for answering my inner questions. Brilliant!

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Jaffa Abbo,
May 2, 2012 4:42 AM

Great!

Great! Beautiful! Thanks a million for taking of your time and using your G'd given talents to inspire others!

Excellent clip combines inspiration and the holiday of Shavuot. One remark: Yam Suf is literally the "Sea of Reeds," not the Red Sea, makes sense in terms of geography, particularly where the Jews lived in Egypt. Nonetheless, Red Sea is NOT correct, we can not be certain where it is.

Aviva - Jerusalem,
June 1, 2014 3:43 PM

Yam Suf

In Hebrew, the word "suf" means "reeds" It was mistranslated and misspelled and they wrote "red" instead of "reed.". Has nothing to do with location.

Thank you! I love how you bring the theme of the holiday into our everyday lives. It makes the experience so real, and gives us the ability to connect to our forefathers; I feel that everything you said in this video sums up life in its entirety. we're always either in a state of clarity or struggle to achieve that vision. When I think about how we all go through periods of light and darkness, I feel such a strong connection to the rest of the Jewish nation. We're all in this together! Thank you for awakening that sense of unity within me (as I'm sure anyone else who watched this feels).

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David K PIERCE,
June 6, 2011 7:35 PM

to Mr. Modern American Jew

You doweled it.* Y'shar Koakh! * since we can not use metal, nails, rebuilding the Temple, I offer a different expression .

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Anonymous,
June 6, 2011 7:06 AM

great and clear msg. thank you

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mordi,
June 6, 2011 5:52 AM

Amazing

Charlie - You are amazing. Keep up the dynamic dynamite lessons. Suddenly Shavuos is my most important holiday. That may change when the next important one comes along, especially if you are selling/commenting on it. But no need to for me to look ahead. I think that i will go to a shul round midnight to experience and soak up the great vibe you describe.
Thanks for the inspiration.

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Leah,
June 5, 2011 9:37 PM

I second the motion!!!!

Harary for president!!! What a wonderful speaker,
What a Devine message. I love all of your mini movies.
They inspire, rejuvenate , and apply to the lives of busy professionals.

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Chana Jenny Weisberg,
June 5, 2011 9:09 PM

this was fantastic

thanks charlie, this was amazing. I love all your videos. Keep them coming!

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Anonymous,
June 5, 2011 3:34 PM

Keep pouring out the inspiration

This inspiration in Judaism is becoming overwhelmingly good. Keep producing more videos like this. It brings everything to the present and bring life and light.

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Yael,
June 5, 2011 3:25 PM

Wow Mr. Charlie Harary!

Wow! You are one of the best speakers I have ever heard! I am always inspired by your speeches. You should come speak in my school. I think a lot of my friends will really enjoy your speech! Thank you!

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Anonymous,
June 5, 2011 2:28 PM

Presidential Election

Harary for President--2012 !!

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Sonia Molina,
June 5, 2011 1:57 PM

God "Stops" so that we can "Go"

Thank you for your inspiring words. I now know that when I don't think God is around....he just pauses to watch us take the next step.

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lisa,
June 5, 2011 1:04 PM

Yasher Koach to you!!

Where were you when I was in hi school?? You connect us to the real deal......the MEANING of the chag!!! Thanks!!

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Elena Aschkenasi,
May 30, 2011 2:03 PM

Great job!

I love your explanation of Shavuot. You are an amazing role model !!!

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Anonymous,
May 19, 2011 1:37 AM

Amazing!!!!! More Videos! Thank you so much!!! Maybe about emunah?

WOw

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Anonymous,
May 15, 2011 3:20 AM

Really something

Thank you for that inspiration. What a lift!

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Jeff,
May 11, 2011 10:54 AM

Awesome

Wow!

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JAY,
May 11, 2011 3:15 AM

WOW!!! THIS GUY IS AWESOME!!!!!

HE IS AWESOME!

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Anonymous,
May 1, 2011 2:33 AM

Super!!!

Supervideo. I really enjoyed. Keep it up.

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dave,
November 8, 2010 7:51 PM

Bravo

that was great we need some more of these videos.

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Kathi Wilson,
June 9, 2010 8:43 AM

simply profound

Gotta tell you...you've taken this vehicle of video and used it SO wisely. You hold your audience's attention, you give simply profound input and with great enthusiasm you invite us into the joy of suffering. Amazing... Yup, until we comprehend the gift of waiting (which is a thankful heart) we take everything in life for granted. Unless we discover the darkness of "the valley of the shadow of death", we have no plumb line for divine delight. I commend you for offering your insight, your gifts and your inspiration to a very disillusioned world! : )

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Miriam Plotkin,
June 9, 2010 8:43 AM

amaazing!

wow, Charlie those were definetely the best words of wisdom I have ever heard! By the way I saw pics of you guys and Moshe and Jenny and fam and the kids are adoorable! hope to see you guys in the near future -Miriam (moshes little sis)

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Diane,
June 9, 2010 8:43 AM

It's the inspiration I needed to help me continue through the dark at the moment, waiting for more light. thank you

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Pleasant,
June 9, 2010 8:42 AM

Yes! Yes! Yes!

This is the kind of stuff I like! This is the stuff that keeps me going! This is what we need right now! Maybe the older people don't need it cuz they're nearing the finish line, but we young people are just getting some momentum. Thank you charles and Eliyahu! You two are the best!

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Yisroel Tepper,
June 9, 2010 8:42 AM

Finally

I've been anticipating your class! Finally,now I can send it out to my people who love your stuff.Keep the flame alive.

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Yocheved,
June 9, 2010 8:42 AM

Thanks so much for this video

Thanks seems like an understatement. I have been so sad, because I am scheduled to have major surgery on erev Shavuot, and will be out of commission for about 6 weeks. Now I feel like I can face this, for I trully know of this Light, and I am going to take it into this dark moment of my life.. So thankful I do understand what you are saying. Blessings to you dear young man for taking the time to make this video !!!!

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Lloyd Oestreicher,
June 9, 2010 8:41 AM

He is so exciting that I am gouing out and eat a hamhock or work on a golden calf. The whole lesson is lost in his rapturous presentation. The lesson of the Ten Commandments is "free-will" which is the magic of Judaism

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Anonymous,
June 9, 2010 8:41 AM

I really enjoyed the Shavuot video

Very inspirational video!

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nechami,
June 9, 2010 8:41 AM

fantastic

as a person that is always working on improving myself, this video hit home, how awesome, thank you for the light-the inspiration to continue on through the darkness until the next moment of light!

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mbinyamina,
June 9, 2010 8:40 AM

Inspiring!

Inspiring!

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Debbie LItwack,
June 9, 2010 8:40 AM

Great again Charlie!

Great metaphor. They weren't quite doing "nothing" in the midbar, right? Love to the crew!

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Avrohom Walkin,
June 9, 2010 8:40 AM

Wooowww!!!

Great job !!!! Charlie and Eliyahu/ short but to the(power) point

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,
June 9, 2010 8:39 AM

WOOOOOWWW!!!!

Great job!!! Charlie and Eliyahu / Short and to the(power) point.

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Anonymous,
June 9, 2010 8:39 AM

WOA!!!!!! AMAZING EVERY TIME!

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Joey,
June 9, 2010 8:39 AM

Thank you

This was definitely an inspiring video by itself! I love the metaphor...not to just figure out how to use it until I find something else to inspire me. :-) God bless!

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Doris,
June 9, 2010 8:38 AM

Really inspired me!

Thank you so much! I've never seen things like that and now I can push happier through darkness, as I know there's gonna be light again that will show me the way. I understand better what real inspiration is, the one that takes to achivements!

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Kathleen Gathings,
June 9, 2010 8:38 AM

Shavuot

The video was fantastic. Unbelievible !! Giving so much knowledge in a short amount of time. May Hashem bless all the world. The coming days are going to be trying. Are all of you up for it?

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Bassy,
June 9, 2010 8:38 AM

really helped me

Thanks. That was a great speech. i really gained a lot and felt like it applies to my life - of how to utilize shavuot and how to take advantage of all those times when things are easy. Great job. Thanks again.

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Debbie Litwack,
June 9, 2010 8:38 AM

Great job Charlie!

Really enjoyed seeing you in your other element!

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Margot Heckman,
June 9, 2010 8:37 AM

Awesome!!!

I played it over and over and then wrote most of it down to remember and refer to. Aish has made a consistent difference in my life--classes with the Palatniks each week--internet messages like this--Rabbi Weinberg's book--all joyous and inspirational. Thank you is not enough to express my appreciation for these gifts that make a better path of life.

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michelle,
June 9, 2010 8:37 AM

wow!

wonderful and inspiring thankyou!

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Anonymous,
June 9, 2010 8:37 AM

This was great

This was really great, but I think it should have been done for the Counting of the Omer, instead of being for Shavuot.

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Neil Leibowitz,
June 9, 2010 8:36 AM

Enjoyable and TO THE POINT!

I watched it again and again.

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Meira,
June 9, 2010 8:36 AM

Poetical, smart, cute, inspirable and ultramodern!!!

Thank you very much!

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Jeff Weinberg,
June 9, 2010 8:36 AM

I'm inspired!!!

Charlie , I'm so pround of you. Inspiration has always been your theme. Hope to se you whenSeth comes in Jeff Weinberg

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Bracha Goetz,
June 9, 2010 8:35 AM

This is

PHENOMENAL!!

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Anonymous,
April 23, 2010 8:52 PM

wonderful! charlie hararys clips always inspire me.
thank you!

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S.R. LeCroy,
February 17, 2010 4:48 PM

much needed concept

Thank you for this video! This concept needs to be taught in schools (including public schools) so that the young people will know it is normal and healthy to encounter challenging times.Children need reassurance that when they encounter dark, difficult periods that there is a reason and they will be stronger and more mature afterward. Good job!

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Eileen,
June 9, 2009 6:20 PM

That was VERY well said! very motivating and done with such humor! loved it

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Berry,
May 31, 2009 8:24 AM

FANTASTIC!

What a ride - hold on to your hat! Loved every second.

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Anodymice,
May 28, 2009 2:46 PM

Really knows how its done...

This guys great, whether you've experienced what he's talking about or not, you know that him and the people that took part in the making of this video get the gig to achieve greatness. How can you assume that? Because they helped make a video for others to achieve greatness...

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Sandy,
May 28, 2009 8:00 AM

Brilliant

This is extraordinarily inspirational- beyond profound packaged in a light format. A guide for life.
To Ruth, I too am a woman, and I can't see where you think women are not represented? This isn't about "men"? This is about life for all of us, and what darkness and light represent in the perspective of working through challenges.
Thanks!

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Ruth,
May 28, 2009 1:16 AM

Inspirational however, what happen to the women?

So what happen to the women dancing after we cross the Reed sea? We all need inspiration and acknowledgment to the whole of our tribe. Otherwise nice job.

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chaya sara,
May 27, 2009 11:14 PM

so powerful bec i did'nt know what to think

Aish is so cool cuz you make judiasm so exciting and sound like its the coolest thing to do!! its unreal how you take a regular concept and turn it into such excitement that when you watch it you think wow why am i not part of this awesome experience!
you are the fire in our souls!!
you ingnite the fire inside of every jewish soul.
we ca never thank you enough!!

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Anonymous,
May 27, 2009 9:19 PM

see the music video

To see and hear more of the music:
www.TheWayJewsRock.com
"reveal the sparks you hold inside"

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Ert,
May 27, 2009 9:37 AM

Great Video & Message!!

Wow, nice idea and kept simple for the simple people. Thanks!! We should all be able to overcome over 'rote' this year.
PS I didn't know how famous Mr. H was, but apparently he does a million things according to the about the author...also, he likes the word plethora. KT

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Michelle Kanter,
May 27, 2009 8:24 AM

GREAT CHOICE OF MUSIC!!!!!!!

Very inspiring and uplifting message. The music picked exactly matches the message. The band is Even Sh'Siyah from Chicago! THE BEST JEWISH ROCK BAND IN THE COUNTRY! The song "THE WAY BACK HOME" from the CD "WAKE UP". "Wake up, wake up! A brand new day is calling. The world's created just for you." Thank you AISH.

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Donna Perel,
May 27, 2009 7:26 AM

WOW !

That was awesome. The darkness is the pain and suffering and the light is when we overcome our personal nisayon!I needed this!!!!!!

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atara,
May 26, 2009 8:29 PM

Todah Rabbah!!!!Yaffeh Meod!

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Aliza,
May 26, 2009 3:29 PM

This is amazing.

period.

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Chaya Leah,
May 26, 2009 2:56 PM

wow that blew me over!!

What an incredible presentation. I think we all know this pattern all too well but can''t really put it down so clearly like this presentation did.

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Maria Dodoc,
May 26, 2009 1:33 PM

thanks

Thank you!

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AISHGUY,
May 26, 2009 12:50 PM

GO SY!!!!!!!!!!!

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Anonymous,
May 26, 2009 8:01 AM

looking at life in a different perspective

Thank you for your creative view on INSPIRATION.
It's been raining here for the last three days, but the sun will be out tomorrow!

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Anonymous,
May 26, 2009 7:28 AM

wow!

thank you SO much! this is exactly what i needed!

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Ashley Bell,
May 26, 2009 4:11 AM

Preparing for inspiration is inspiring of itself

Is inspiration is the realization of faith or the enactment of faith? Is it believing or behaving? Both? Believing that inspiration is light, you must also hold that light purges darkness. So what is darkness in relation to Shavuot? Counting of the Omer? Darkness has a settling purpose, the darkness in between the flashes of light serve to prepare us to reflect & be still upon recognising the light? (I'm using your analogy here) If we had to walk in the dark to appreciate the light of Torah at Sinai, did the experience of that lead us to be bound by Torah or merely be awe-struck by the gravity/gesture of being given Torah? Both? See how many questions this video has sparked for me? Great stuff, Charles.

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dave tepper,
May 25, 2009 9:26 PM

that was awsome and inspiring i only wished you could have shown the chasidim break dancing more

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yaakov,
May 25, 2009 5:52 PM

we didn't do 'nothing' for 49 days

it's great to inspire people and to give perspective that light follows the dark.
respectfully: the 49 days we weren't doing 'nothing' we were learning certain parts of torah, keeping certain mitzvot and preparing to receive the torah. it was mainly a preparation time, a time of growth.

Anonymous,
June 6, 2011 11:48 PM

This is true, and I think that it fits in perfectly with what Charlie is saying- the 49 days were a time of (I guess you could say) struggle... up to the point of receiving the Torah, which was complete light and revelation.

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Rachel,
May 25, 2009 5:44 PM

Loved it!

Thank you for the inspiration!

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Yosef Juarez,
May 25, 2009 5:16 PM

Love It!

Great video just what we need when things are dark and we are looking for clarity

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Anonymous,
May 25, 2009 2:40 PM

fabulous!

home run - great message, great presentation. i see a new aish video blog. who is this guy?? and what music video was that?

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shani,
May 25, 2009 1:31 PM

that was awesome. Thank you very much!

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Anonymous,
May 25, 2009 12:46 PM

May we be inspired to realize the cry of the Shema

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Akiva Bookman,
May 25, 2009 11:59 AM

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE PRESENTATIONS LIKE THIS ON AISH.COM
GREAT JOB KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

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Anonymous,
May 25, 2009 11:19 AM

Thought provoking

Kudos to Charlie Harary and Eliyahu Rosen. Inspiring message and great graphics. Keep these videos messages comming! You guys make Torah come alive!!

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Anonymous,
May 25, 2009 6:31 AM

Incredible!!

Incredible!!
Great delivery and awesome message – keep it up!!

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Anonymous,
May 25, 2009 1:35 AM

Outstanding!

Very impressive video and message! Cute format also! Keep up the great work!

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Menachem Bornstein,
May 24, 2009 10:31 PM

Terrific!

Charlie your truly amazing!

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Dean,
May 24, 2009 8:57 PM

I learned from this

Excellent video. I knew not much more than one eats cheesecake for Shuvout.
From your video, I learned more than before.

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Rivka,
May 24, 2009 7:46 PM

Impressed

A genuinely entertaining presentation with a strong message. I was amused and also inspired. I look forward to more of your videos. (Where can I see the chassidic music video dancing in full??? Very good stuff.)

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nis g,
May 24, 2009 7:12 PM

I got really inspired.

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Keren,
May 24, 2009 5:11 PM

Thanks!

Thanks for sharing this just in time for a more meaningful Shavuos. We even had thunderstorms here today in Texas for the maximum backgroun effect!

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atara,
May 24, 2009 2:46 PM

excellent! Hysterical but very thought provoking at the same time. That is talent.

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Feigele,
May 24, 2009 2:03 PM

Catch the Glare!

This was very inspirational and convincing! Great analogy to solving every day's tribulations!

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lisa,
May 24, 2009 1:36 PM

FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Y'all made Hashem very proud!!!! Because this is what it's all about!!!
Have a meaningful Shavuout!

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yaakov meyer,
May 24, 2009 12:45 PM

Well done. Great message. Thanks

Well done. Great message. Thanks

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netanel louie,
May 24, 2009 11:44 AM

Great job

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Moriah Eliana,
May 24, 2009 11:04 AM

Very Inspiring! Complete Adrenaline!

Please send more like this especially now.

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shoshana,
May 24, 2009 10:58 AM

wow!

that was an awsome video! that background pictures were great and the message was clear and well presented!
happy shavuot1

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Yitzi,
May 24, 2009 10:18 AM

Amazing

Great presentation. I love the energy, and charisma!

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Iris Moskovitz,
May 24, 2009 9:36 AM

Truly inspirational-pardon the pun.

Charley,you really are a very good teacher. You opened my eyes to a totally new way to give me chizuk when things in my life are going tough. Yasher Koach!